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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express
Premium Marriott w/ Platinum status.
ByHillel Sonnenschine·
Automatic Platinum Elite status, $300 annual Marriott dining credit, free night up to 85K points, and Priority Pass lounge access.
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Annual fee
$650
Welcome bonus
~$1,400
Spend $6,000 in 6 months
Purchase APR
20.24%, 29.24%
Foreign tx fee
None
Welcome bonus history
200,000 points
Est. value ~$1,400·$6,000 in 6 months
Best ever
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Apply now if you can, This is the highest welcome bonus we've ever seen on this card. Applying today locks it in.
May 2024Mar 2026
Best everCurrent
Today
~$1,400
Best-ever public offer; current
Usual value
~$1,132
Average over the last year
Best ever
~$1,400
Mar 2026 · Best-ever public offer; current
▸Full history (7 snapshots)
- Mar 2026~$1,400200,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsBest-ever public offer; current
- Sep 2025~$700100,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsBaseline offer
- Jul 2025~$1,295185,000 points$6,000 in 6 months
- Nov 2024~$66595,000 points$6,000 in 6 months
- Aug 2024~$1,295185,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsRecurring elevated offer
- Jun 2024~$66595,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsBaseline offer
- May 2024~$1,295185,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsTied for best pre-2026 (Feb-May 2024)
Compiled from public offers visible on issuer pages and aggregator sites. Targeted/CardMatch offers excluded unless explicitly noted. Verify with issuer before applying.
Benefits
- Anniversary Bonus Points: If you spend $60K annually on your card, you can select an earned choice benefit.
- Credits: Get a $25 credit monthly for purchases at restaurants worldwide. Enrollment is required.
- Free Night Certificate: Get a free 1-night hotel stay at a participating hotel after each card account anniversary year. Up to 85,000 points value.
- Global Entry and TSA pre-check: Get up to a $120 statement credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check every 4-4.5 years.
- Lounge Access: Access to 1,200+ airport lounges, with a complimentary membership to Priority Pass(TM) Select. Enrollment is required.
- Upgraded Statuses: Get complimentary upgraded to Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite status.
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